With visionary leadership aimed at addressing health and hygiene issues involving the Thai people, Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, acknowledges the serious impact of various critical diseases on the people’s quality of life and livelihood. Among these is rabies, a life-threatening zoonotic disease that requires vigilant monitoring, prevention, and control to ensure the safety of all citizens across the country. In response to this, Her Royal Highness graciously dispatched the Chulabhorn Veterinary Volunteer Unit to the Bangkok Metropolitan Region from July 15-18, 2024, stationing at Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Triamudomsuksa Pattanakarn Nonthaburi School, and Pathumthani Vocational Education College. Her Royal Highness performed Royal Duties in the field, closely monitoring the operations and offering moral support to all personnel concerned and volunteers. With the strong commitment to eradicating rabies from Thailand, Her Royal Highness distributed rabies vaccines for further administration across target groups of animals in various areas to enhance the efficiency of the prevention and control of rabies across the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. On this occasion, Her Royal Highness took part in veterinary anesthesia procedures collaborating with veterinarians from the Chulabhorn Veterinary Volunteer Unit. With Her competence and expertise in veterinary anesthesia, Her Royal Highness performed anesthesia on dogs to ensure they did not experience pain during sterilization and closely...

On July 13, 2024, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), Mr. Chalit Manityakul, Vice President for International Relations of the CRI, presided over the opening ceremony of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies to Communities, at Vasidtee City Hotel, Mueang Suphan Buri District, Suphan Buri Province. Her Royal Highness realizes the importance of addressing rabies, a major public health issue in the country, which necessitates urgent action to achieve the goal of the Project “Humans and animals are safe from rabies in a sustainable manner”. The Project fostered cooperation among relevant sectors, including the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, Suphan Buri Provincial Public Health Office, and Suphan Buri Provincial Livestock Office, etc. The aim was to facilitate the exchange of knowledge on animal health, human health, and the efficient management of dog issues in communities. Additionally, a network was established to support future rabies prevention efforts in these communities. Core activities of the training comprised academic lectures and a workshop on using applications to prevent rabies in schools and communities, demonstrations of rabies prevention methods, first aid procedures for animal bites, and an overview of laws and regulations related to the...

On July 3, 2024 at 08.30 a.m., the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) held a ceremony and performed Buddhist rites on the auspicious occasion of the 67th Birthday Anniversary of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, which falls on July 4, 2024 at the Chulabhorn Research Institute Convention Center. The ceremony started with General Charn Boonpraserth, Vice President for Special Activities of the CRI, in his capacity as Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Ceremony, placing a wreath in front of the statue of His Majesty King Mongkut (Rama IV), Thailand’s “Father of Sciences”. Afterwards, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds, of the CRI, accompanied by executives and personnel of the CRI and other agencies under the Royal Initiatives of Her Royal Highness, presided over the ceremony. The proceedings included paying respect to the Shrines of the Spirit and the Household God, signing a book of blessings, humbly offering well wishes, and performing Buddhist ceremonies to celebrate the auspicious occasion of the President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute’s Birthday Anniversary. July 4 every year is an immensely important occasion for the CRI, an agency under the Royal Initiatives of Her Royal Highness, to organize activities in honor of Her Royal Highness, as well as express loyalty,...

Site Visit Meeting between Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) and Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds, Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), Professor Emeritus Dr. Khunying Mathuros Ruchirawat, Vice President for Research and Academic Affairs of the CRI, along with the executives and researchers of the CRI, welcomed Dr. Nirawat Thammajak, Deputy Director, Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI), Asst. Prof. Dr. Chinnawut Pipatpanukul, Deputy Director, SRI Development Mission Group of Manpower and Knowledge Institutions, and a delegation to a meeting as part of TSRI’s site visit to discuss the CRI’s projects which have been supported by the National Science Research and Innovation Fund. The two parties exchanged information and forged understanding of the action plan and budget management for the potential assessment of the CRI. The meeting was held on June 12, 2024 in the Meeting Room 1 at the CRI Convention Center. During the meeting, the executives of the CRI presented the overview of the research and budget management as supported by the National Science Research and Innovation Fund. Moreover, the researchers highlighted the progress of their research and presented their outstanding accomplishments and the research supporting infrastructure, of which budget has been allocated by the Fund. General Administration Division Office of Administration June 25, 2024

Royal Visit to the People’s Republic of China by Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol from May 6-18, 2024 Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, has long recognized the importance of academic and research collaborations with the world’s leading institutes in the fields of medical science and technology to enhance knowledge and research and development in medicine, aiming to elevate the country’s medical standards to international level. In May, the President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute paid a royal visit to the People’s Republic of China to continue academic cooperation, exchange of knowledge and development of advanced research in medical science and technology, as well as promotion of long-standing relationship in arts and culture, at the formal invitation of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Bangkok. On this occasion, Her Royal Highness graciously granted the opportunity for Mr. Sun Yeli, Minister of Culture and Tourism, People’s Republic of China, to present the details of the cooperation on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Thailand and the People’s Republic of China in 2025. During this royal visit to China, numerous leading public and private institutes expressed their readiness to support and cooperate in every possible way to fulfill Her Royal Highness’s aspirations to care...

Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, has placed paramount importance on the potential development of personnel and volunteers responsible for managing and addressing the problems of rabies in various areas of the country. This constitutes an important foundation for community engagement in enhancing on proper knowledge, and increasing efficiency in the prevention and control of the disease for concrete and rapid results. By Royal Command of Her Royal Highness, Mr. Surapit Kirtiputra, Vice President for International Relations, Chulabhorn Research Institute, presided over the opening ceremony of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies to Communities under the operation of HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies” at Avani Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Centre, Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen Province, on June 15, 2024. During the training, various activities were held. These included lectures to provide academic knowledge and promote knowledge and understanding of rabies through the use of game-based learning as a training tool, as well as a workshop on the use of the information systems to prevent rabies in schools and communities. The target group of the training comprised livestock officials, public health officials from local administrative organizations, health education teachers, village health volunteers, and community...

On May 31, 2024 at 10.00 a.m., the Chulabhorn Research Institute held a ceremony to honor Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty’s Birthday Anniversary on June 3, 2024 at the Meeting Room, Chemistry Research Building, Chulabhorn Research Institute. General Charn Boonpraserth, Vice President for Special Activities, Chulabhorn Research Institute, along with the executives, and personnel of the Institute paid their respects and signed a book of blessings in front of Her Majesty’s portrait to express their loyalty and in recognition of Her Majesty’s dedication to fulfilling the Pledge of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua at His Accession to the Throne to continue, preserve, and enhance on the Royal Development Projects and the Royal Initiatives of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great and continue the royal duties of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother in order to develop the country and elevate the quality of life for the Thai people. Public Relations Section, Office of the President and General Administration Division, Office of Administration May 31, 2024

Office of Research, Chulabhorn Research Institute extends its congratulations to Miss Khajeelak Chiablaem on her appointment to the academic position as Research Scientist I, Laboratory of Biochemistry, effective April 26, 2024. Office of Research May 28, 2024

Royal Visit to the Swiss Confederation to Strengthen Cooperation between Chulabhorn Research Institute and the World Health Organization in Addressing the Health and Environmental Issues under the “One Health” Concept Through the proactive policies of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, Her Royal Highness has been guiding the Chulabhorn Research Institute in its efforts to enhance personnel potential and produce talented personnel in the fields of science and technology where there are shortages at accelerated pace. Her Royal Highness places importance on organizing training courses relevant to the problems of health, environmental health, toxicology, and chemical risk assessment. The Chulabhorn Research Institute has long implemented the royal policies both at the national and regional levels, achieving notable empirical results and gaining international recognition. Over the years, the President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute has been committed to promoting cooperation with leading international organizations to address the environmental problems impacting people’s health. This commitment is evident in the President’s active meetings participation in and follow-up efforts on the cooperation in toxicology and environmental health with the World Health Organization (WHO). Thanks to the achievements of research and academic work aligned with the President’s policies, particularly the research on environmental health, the Chulabhorn Research Institute has earned international recognition. In 2005, the World Health...

“The Challenges of One Health: The Roles of Biosciences and Chemistry” December 15 – 18, 2024 Shangri-la Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand The Princess Chulabhorn International Science Congress (PC)was initiated byProfessor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, the youngest sister of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (King Rama X), to provide a forum for the exchange of the latest information and the most recent advances in research among the international scientific community. In 2024, the Congress will be held on the theme of “The Challenges of One Health: The Roles of Biosciences and Chemistry” at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand from December 15-18, to commemorate the Sixth Cycle (72 years) Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, an auspicious occasion for the Thai people to celebrate and pay tribute to His Majesty. This marks a time of national joy and jubilation, which all scientists are invited to share. For more information, visit the website: https://pc9.cri.or.th/ or e-mail: [email protected]. Call: +66 2553 8535

On May 3, 2024 at 10.00 a.m. in the Reception Room of the Chemistry Research Building, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Associate Professor Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds, Chulabhorn Research Institute, along with the executives, paid their respects and offered well wishes on the auspicious occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Aditayadornkitikhun’s 40th Birthday Anniversary on May 5, 2024 to express their loyalty and in recognition of Her continuous dedication to the great benefit of the Thai people and the country. In particular, Her Royal Highness has devoted her abilities to arts, Buddhism, as well as the establishment of Aditayadorn Agricultural Project “Sa-rae Aditaya” in Surin Province which serves as a source for transfer of knowledge, technology, and innovation benefiting Thai farmers by helping them apply these advancements to agricultural practices, thereby adding value to their agricultural products and promoting sustainable self-reliance. The Project illustrates the kindness of Her Royal Highness, to whom the farmers are immensely grateful. Public Relations Section, Office of the President May 3, 2024

With the compassion and commitment of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, to the good health of the Thais and their pets, as well as stray animals, Her Royal Highness takes a leading role in driving the HRH’s initiated project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies” with the intention of rapidly eliminating rabies from Thailand. Her Royal Highness dispatches HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s Veterinary Volunteer Unit to campaign for the prevention of rabies in regions across the country, with importance placed on raising awareness and continuous training for the prevention of rabies to representatives in the local areas so that they can transfer the proper knowledge to their communities. Her Royal Highness graciously assigned Dr. Thakur Phanit, Vice President for International Relations, Chulabhorn Research Institute, to preside over the opening ceremony of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies to Communities, at Maneechan Resort Hotel, Mueang Chanthaburi District, Chanthaburi Province on April 20, 2024. The activities were held through the cooperation between the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, and in collaboration with relevant agencies to exchange knowledge on animal health, human health, and efficient management of animals...